Chateau Ste. Michelle - Merlot Columbia Valley (750ml) NV Catalulnya Shorter macerations and 23 rather

Shorter macerations and 23 rather than the more typical 24 or 25 months of ageing in wood helped to maximise the freshness

gun flint and pencil on the nose of this wine

with cascading flavors that are tight and focused

and meaningful moments worth marking together

Chateau Ste. Michelle - Merlot Columbia Valley (750ml) NV Catalulnya Shorter macerations and 23 ratherWinemaker Notes Chateau Ste. Michelle crafts this wine to be their complex yet approachable Merlot. The wine offers aromas of black cherry, leather and spice with layers of rich dark red fruit flavors and a long, smooth, sweet finish. A touch of Syrah adds a jammy fruit character.